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1,500 year old 'Nun of the Rings' found in Israel
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of a nun who practised an extreme form of asceticism.

Fears for Christians in Syria after massacre
"The Christian Churches while strongly condemning any act that threatens civil peace, denounce and condemn the massacres targeting innocent civilians, and call for an immediate end to these horrific acts, which stand in stark opposition to all human and moral values."

'Citizens Jury' on euthanasia 'deeply flawed'
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCB) and its “citizen’s jury” has been called “deeply flawed” by Care Not Killing (CNK), a group which campaigns against euthanasia and in favour of greater palliative care.

Process for choosing next Archbishop of Canterbury scrutinised
A member of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has raised concerns about the process of appointing the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Muslim authorities close Christian schools for Ramadan
Christian schools in northern Nigeria have been shut down for Ramadan by order of the regional governors.

Delivering the Gospel of Jesus through music
Christian Today spoke with Lindz West from LZ7 to hear more about a new album in the works, his thoughts on the evolution of gospel music over the last two decades, and how his music is impacting young people.

Cricket and Christianity fight for the Ashes
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has deleted a social media post and apologised for any potential offence after joking that the Pope “loves the Ashes”.

The call to forgive others: a reflection for Lent
With Lent underway, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the importance of forgiving others.

What Ramadan means for Muslims and how we can pray for them
An Iranian Christian has given her insights into the meaning of Ramadan for Muslims and has shared three prayer topics for Christians to consider during the Islamic holy month.

Bishop and Traitors star front Tearfund's International Women's Day campaign
Admired women in the Church are heading up Tearfund's new campaign for International Women's Day.

Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story …

Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities
International Women's Day is a day for not only celebrating the achievements of women but a chance to strive for gender equality.

Lessons from great women of faith
This International Women’s Day, I'm celebrating Ruth and Mary of Bethany, two of my favourite women in the Bible.

Who was Huldah in the Bible and why is she important?
In the Old Testament we can read the account of the female prophet, teacher, and leader Huldah who played a key role in Jewish history. This is the story ...

Christians in the West Bank facing more difficulties since ceasefire agreed
Local sources in the West Bank have claimed that since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began six weeks ago, Christians in the area have faced increasing difficulties, mainly due to increased security and travel restrictions.

The two-way blessing of twinning: a partnership of giving and receiving between Scottish and Malawian churches
This year, plans include launching a school feeding programme, planting banana and mango trees, supplying 10 corrugated iron roofs, diversifying crops, and repairing the school borehole and rainwater drainage system.